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FactCheck: Is Lansley misleading us over the NHS?
The claim “This Meeting deplores the government’s misleading and inaccurate talking down of health outcomes in the UK in order to justify its White Paper reforms and Health Bill in England.”
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Doctors call on Government to scrap NHS reforms
Doctors have urged the Health Secretary to abandon plans for a radical overhaul of the NHS. But the BMA stopped short of embarrassing Andrew Lansley further with a vote of no confidence.
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Police warn of pay review protests
As a “radical overhaul” sets out to save over £1bn by targeting overtime and bonuses, the Police Federation warns it will do “everything possible” to vent anger.
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Libya: LSE head resigns over links to Gaddafi regime
The Director of the London School of Economics resigns, admitting the university’s reputation has suffered as a result of its ties to Colonel Gaddafi and Libya.
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Libya: Cameron vows to do ‘everything’ to evacuate Britons
David Cameron has said the Government will do “everything we can” to rescue the remaining Britons stranded in Libya, as Victoria Macdonald reports.
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Councils win legal battle over school building cuts
The High Court rules that Education Secretary Michael Gove was wrong to scrap parts of England’s school-building programme without consultation. His Department could now face compensation claims.
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Miliband accuses Cameron of ‘deceit’ over economy
The Labour leader Ed Miliband accuses the Prime Minister and the Chancellor, George Osborne, of “practising a deceit” over the economy. Gary Gibbon investigates.
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More US troops as military reaches Afghan deal
As the US plans to send more combat troops to Afghanistan there are reports of a peace deal with local tribes in the Sangin region. Alex Thomson says the deal should be treated with “extreme caution”.
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July 7 hero fireman was member of £100m cocaine gang
A fireman who helped rescue survivors of the London bombings is jailed for his role in a £100m cocaine and money laundering network. Simon Israel recalls the night police smashed the drug ring.
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Airports to face fines for passenger delays
Airports could face fines if passengers have travel plans disrupted under new proposals being considered by the government, just days after thousands were left stranded due to the severe weather.
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Transport network straining under UK weather conditions
With the freezing temperatures showing no sign of abating, the snowfalls have again caused travel and economic chaos, closing railways, four major airports and bringing motorists to a halt.
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Prince William and Kate Middleton announce wedding date
Prince William and Kate Middleton are to marry at Westminster Abbey on Friday 29 April 2011. Downing Street has announced the day will be a public holiday. FactCheck investigates.
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George Osborne: Ireland bailout in UK’s interest
As Chancellor George Osborne tells MPs it’s in Britain’s interest to take part in the Irish bailout, the Irish Premier promises an election in the New Year.
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Duncan Smith unveils welfare reforms
In a White Paper published today, the Work and Pensions Secretary, Iain Duncan Smith, sets out his plans to cut Britain’s £192 billion benefits bill and unveil the new universal credit.
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US midterms: Obama admits ‘people are frustrated’
President Obama called the result “a shellacking,” acknowledging US voters want solutions on the economy. The election means the Republicans have control of the House, and Democrats the Senate.